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MICROSHIP PLANT COMING TO MALTA

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Semiconductor maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc., which was offered about $1 billion in state incentives, will build a multibillion-dollar chip manufacturing plant in upstate New York, creating 2,000 permanent jobs, state and company officials said Friday.

AMD, based in Sunnyvale, Calif., chose to locate the new plant on a 600-acre site in Malta, about 25 miles north of Albany, after considering bids from East Asia and Germany, state officials said.

The state is providing about $1 billion in incentives, including grants for construction and equipment, tax credits and other Empire Zone benefits. State incentives offered to the company would still need legislative approval.

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AMD TO BUILD N.Y. PLANT
Semiconductor maker Advanced Micro Devices Inc., lured by about $1 billion in state incentives, will build a multibillion-dollar chip manufacturing plant in upstate New York, creating 2,000 permanent jobs, a state Assemblyman said Friday. AMD, based in Sunnyvale, Calif., chose to build the new $3.5 billion plant on a 600-acre site in Malta, about 25 miles north of Albany. The company also had been considering a site in the central New York town of Marcy the state bought 25 years ago, officials.

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News on 05/10/09: Next step in AMD plant is completed

News on 02/03/09: AMD submits plans for $4.6B Fab

News on 01/25/09: AMD chip fab nearing a reality

News on 10/08/08: AMD announces commitment to build Malta chip fab

News on 10/08/08: Chip plant is coming, AMD says

News on 10/08/08: Finish date set for AMD roadwork

News on 10/07/08: Higher education officials look forward to opportunities

News on 08/28/08: Field of dreams?

News on 08/28/08: AMD's Ruiz spotted at New York fab site

News on 08/28/08: AMD makes Luther Forest visit

News on 08/27/08: AMD plans win approval: Company applauds Malta board vote

News on 08/26/08: AMD to move forward

News on 08/26/08: AMD clears another hurdle

News on 08/01/08: Readying for AMD

News on 07/25/08: Decision near on AMD zoning changes

News on 07/18/08: AMD Board of Directors Elects Dirk Meyer President and CEO

News on 07/11/08: Luther Forest work moving briskly

News on 07/01/08: Luther Forest donation eyed for ballfield creation

News on 06/23/08: A ripe market: Predicted rise in buyer activity brightens hope for area real estate

News on 6/04/08:SEDC names Angus VP

News on 5/16/08: AMD is "focused on" region...

News on 5/16/08: AMD, Luther Forest Officials discuss future visions...

News on 5/10/08: Group wants...

News on 5/08/08: AMD shares climb

News on 4/30/08:Home builder buys 66 acres

News on 4/21/08: Malta faces growing pains

News on 4/10/08: State budget plan includes $46 million more for AMD

News on 4/04/08: District has no luck in finding site

News on 4/02/08: AMD incentives called good investment

News on 4/01/08: AMD clears another hurdle

News on 3/31/08: AMD has no choice but ti stay in US

News on 3/28/08: Crews get knee deep in Luther Forest work

News on 3/27/08: HVCC center to be ready....

News on 3/26/08: Schumer 'sold' on AMD plans for Malta site

News on 3/26/08: Town, fire departments to discuss plans

News on 3/26/08: Planned road will connect Stillwater with Luther Forest

News on 3/25/08: AMD chief executive upbeat about Luther Forest project, spokesman says

News on 3/20/08: Builders bullish on region

News on 03/11/08: Town eyes AMD Benefits

News on 03/04/08: AMD comments period ends March 31st

News on 03/01/08: AMD backers foresee ripples

News on 02/26/08: Q & A with AMD

News on 02/26/08: AMD could start work for chip fab by July

BRUNO: AMD CEO WANTS TO VISIT AREA AND HAVE 'A VERY POSITIVE CONVERSATION'..

AMD's chairman and CEO wants to come to the Albany, N.Y., area and visit Luther Forest Technology Campus in Malta, said Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno (R-Brunswick). He plans on having a "positive" conversation once CEO Hector Ruiz gets here, Bruno said.
Bruno made the announcement during an Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday.

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PUSH FOR INTEL PROBE COULD LIFT AMD PLAN:
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., has asked the Federal Trade Commission to open a formal investigation into alleged antitrust violations by Intel Corp.

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AMD UNFAZED BY BUYOUT BUZZ
Local officials said they're not concerned by recent reports that debt-laden Advanced Micro Devices Corp. may be a buyout target. The microchip manufacturer is interested in building a plant in Malta's Luther Forest Technology Campus that is widely expected to be fully operational by 2012, employing 1,200 or more.

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NEW YORK TRANFERS $650M FOR AMD's NEW PLANT

According to the latest news on the Web, New York's Empire State Development Co. and Public Authorities Control Board have recently approved the plans to transfer $650 million in incentives to the Foundry Company, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.'s manufacturing spin-off.

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AMD IN AUSTIN

In this “AMD in Austin” issue, we focus on the many AMD projects with strong Austin ties, which are accomplished primarily through the work of more than 2,600 AMD employees who live in this great community. We are particularly excited that we will begin moving into our new corporate offices at the AMD Lone Star campus in Oak Hill in less than three months!

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